Many opposition candidates were unable to register themselves, thus creating an "uneven playing field", according to the OSCE.

[5] The pre-election atmosphere was tense with the media complaining of pressure and intransparent financial transactions of state officials.

[12] President Ilham Aliyev's ruling Yeni Azerbaijan Party got a majority of 71 out of 125 seats.

Civic Solidarity retained its 3 seats, and Ana Vaten kept the 2 seats they had in the previous legislature; the Democratic Reforms party, Great Creation, the Movement for National Rebirth, Umid, Civic Unity, Civic Welfare, Adalet (Justice), and the Popular Front of United Azerbaijan, most of which were represented in the previous parliament, won one seat a piece.

[13] For the first time in Azerbaijani history, not a single candidate from the main opposition Azerbaijan Popular Front (AXCP) or Musavat parties was elected.